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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.53, 759.89 and 159.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.53, 759.89 and 159.80 is: 239.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.53 : 759.89 = 159.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.53/759.89 = 159.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.53x = 759.89 × 159.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.53x = 121,430.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,430.42/506.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.73

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